Gilbane Marks Steel Topping-Out Milestone for Data Center Campus in Upstate South Carolina

York, South Carolina – June 30, 2026 – Gilbane, a leading global builder, announced the topping-out of the structural steel frame for the first building in the initial phase of QTS’s data center campus in York, South Carolina, marking a key milestone in the development of a large-scale digital infrastructure project supporting growth demand for cloud and AI technologies.

The planned campus is expected to include nine buildings designed with closed-loop cooling technology to minimize potable water use. The project is expected to support thousands of construction and permanent jobs in the region.

“This milestone marks continued progress on our York data center campus and supports efficient execution and strong project outcomes,” said Jacob Bryant, Vice President, Development, QTS. “Our investment in South Carolina supports the growth of critical digital infrastructure and positions us to meet increasing demand from our customers, while continuing to engage with and support the local community.”

Gilbane is serving as the builder on the project and brings decades of experience delivering large-scale, technically complex projects across the Carolinas. This local knowledge, combined with Gilbane’s national mission-critical expertise, supports efficient execution and strong project outcomes.

“Reaching this milestone reflects the strong coordination and commitment across our entire project team,” said Evan Synstad, Vice President, Gilbane Building. “Our team remains focused on working with our trade partners to deliver this work safely and support the York community throughout construction.”

Construction of the QTS data center campus is ongoing, with the project continuing to advance toward completion.

About Gilbane
Gilbane is one of the largest, privately held, family-owned construction and real estate development firms in the world. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is a leader in providing end-to-end solutions across the built environment. Gilbane operates through two core businesses: Gilbane Building, a full-service construction firm, and Gilbane Development, which leads real estate investment, development, and property management. The company’s breadth of expertise and quality is applied across diverse market sectors with a community-focused approach to how the company builds and develops. With 45 offices across the country and around the world, Gilbane brings global expertise to local communities. Learn more at www.gilbaneco.com.